6601To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Bonnycastle, 8 September 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am not aware whether this will be considered a sufficient acknowledgment of my perfect agreement with the terms above mentioned: if not I shall be happy to subscribe any document of the kind that may meet your approbation— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6602To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I will write to Genl. Macon for a return of the Militia of the District, and request him to inform me whether a return may be soon expected. Yours respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6603To Thomas Jefferson from Ruÿsch, 20 April 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 20 Apr. 1789 . Encloses a list requested by TJ. RC ( ViWC ); in French; 1 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 21 Apr. 1789. Enclosure not found, but it was possibly that mentioned in Short to TJ, 28 Apr. 1789 .
6604To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing herewith a statement showing the amount of monies expended by this Department within the City of washington, in persuance of a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th. Instant. Accept, Sir, the Assurances of my high respect and consideration. DNA : RG 233—LRHR—Legislative Records of the House of Representatives.
6605[From Thomas Jefferson to Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 11 November 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 11 Nov. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Mrs. Eppes. Patsy at Panthemont. Inclose her letter. My health good till lately. Rem[embrance?] to Mrs. S[kipwith]. Invoice of things for children.” Letter and enclosure not found.]
6606Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Lease of Tufton and Lego to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, [after 1 January 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
Memms of an agreement between Tho s Jefferson & Tho s J. Randolph for the lease of the Tufton & Lego plantations of the sd Th: Jefferson with all the negroes, stock and utensils upon them. The lease is to continue five years. the negroes are to be maintained, clothed and their taxes and levies paid by the lessee,
6607From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 11 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the British correspondence with Gelston. I forgot the other day to ask of the Gentlemen an answer to Christie’s enquiries as to the conduct of his revenue cutter. but will take their opinions separately as I may see them. Larkin Smith (formerly Speaker of the H. of R. of Virginia) accepts as Collector of Norfolk. a very honest man, & of high republican standing, & will make an...
6608To Thomas Jefferson from Martin Van Buren, 25 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Mr Ashley—a representative from N York with three of his colleagues Mess rs Johnson & are induced by the respect they bear for your character and principles to visit Monticello and I take the liberty of introducing them to your politeness & hospitality. NNPM .
6609From Thomas Jefferson to Walter Franklin, 22 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to mr Franklin for the Address to the society of friends which he was so kind as to send him. the appeal both to facts and principles is strong, and their consistency will require an able advocate. conscious that the present administration has been essentially pacific, and that in all questions of importance it has been governed by the identical principles...
6610From Thomas Jefferson to George Clinton, 17 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter from mr Monroe being to be communicated to the other house also, I ask the favor of you, as soon as it shall have been read to yours, to have it put into the hands of mr Coles, my Secretary, who attends to recieve & carry it to the other house. Accept my friendly & respectful salutations. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
6611From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 7 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have finished my letter alluded to in the cover of Govr. Cabell’s papers, and no post is yet arrived. it therefore goes with those papers. be so good as to examine it deliberately, and make in it any corrections it may need, noting them to be that I may make correspondent changes in the copy retained. if the corrections do not deface the letter, seal and send it on returning me the Gov’s...
6612To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Allyne Otis, 16 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I request you to be pleased to order the copy of the Ex: proceedings of Senate returned to my office to enable me to bring up the record. I have the honor to be your most humble Sevt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6613From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 19 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I imagine that Barnwell sees his own case with the egoism natural to all men, but increased by a temper a little querulous. but he is a man of sense & is said to be a very good man, & I believe worth our keeping: and it is probable that such an explanation as is given by mr. Sheldon, with some kind words, shewing him that we value him, will satisfy both his reason & self love. Affectte....
6614[To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Pendleton, 19 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Place unknown, 19 Apr. 1784. Noted in SJL as received 23 Apr. 1784. Not found.]
6615From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 11 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall be ready to recieve any of the Indians tomorrow. I send you a sketch of the answer I propose to the Chippoway, for correction. I suppose he will deliver his speech in his own tongue, and that I may give the answer at the same time, if he introduces no new matter. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6616Thomas Magruder to Thomas Jefferson, 26 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I am well aware, Sir, of the Apology a Stranger Should make for intruding upon your time for a moment; and I offer the Subject of this Communication as that Apology. It is Simply to enquire of you, the fountain head, as we all Conceive, in this lower Country, when, in your Opinion, the university now erecting under your auspices, will go into Operation with any degree of Certainty—the probable...
6617Enclosure: Stephen Cathalan’s Invoice of Items Shipped to Thomas Jefferson, 26 October 1818, enclosure no. 2 in Stephen … (Jefferson Papers)
Invoice of Sundries Shipped by Step Cathalan Esq r by order & for account & risk of Th s Jefferson Esq r at Monticello ( Virg a ) on board the brig Planter of Petersburg , D
6618[To Thomas Jefferson from Madame d’Anterroches, 19 February 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Puy d’Arnac, near Tulle, 19 Feb. 1786. Recorded in SJL as received 27 Feb. 1786. Not found; but see entry for TJ’s reply of 2 Mch., and TJ to James Monroe, same date.]
6619To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Howard, 15 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding that Mr. Benjamin Parks has been recommended to fill the office of Judge in Indiana, rendered vacant by the death of Thomas Davis: we take the liberty of uniting with those gentlemen who have already addressed you, in recommending Mr. Parks as a man of Character: with regard to Mr. Parks legal acquirements we are induced from his Standing at the Bar, to believe them to be such as...
6620To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 6 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor herewith to transmit the report of Judge Toulmin respecting the route from Fort Stoddert to New Orleans. With the highest esteem and Respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6621To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 10 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
THy DEStruction is nEAr At HAND THOMAS. THE, REtriBUTive, Sword is SuspENDED OVEr THy HEAD, BY A SlENDER THREAD— BEWARE DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6622To Thomas Jefferson from John Gaillard, 25 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Lehré a Resident of Charleston & one of its Members in the State Legislature having expressed an Intention of passing through Virginia I beg leave to be permitted to introduce him to your acquaintance.—This Gentleman is well acquainted with the political State of things in this Country & has contributed much by his exertions to the success of the Republican Interest. I am, Sir, Very...
6623To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Truxtun, 18 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of addressing you personally as to my situation in the establishment of the Navy—a member of which I became, not from any pecuniary consideration, but from motives of Patriotism, and a pure love of Country and the Service. In the year 1794 when the first attempt was made towards a marine armament under the present Government of the United States—an act of Congress (as...
6624To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch of a Letter to Isaac Briggs Will the President be pleased to suggest whether any alterations or any thing to be added? DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6625To Thomas Jefferson from John Mason, 20 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 20 Dec. 1788 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 24 Nov.; would have replied sooner, but he expected a ship from America with “samples of the manufactures” mentioned; they did not come by her; will order them from London. They “have a vessel sailing for Potomack in eight or ten days,” and if TJ has any commands he will be “extremely careful in forwarding them.” RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed.
6626To Thomas Jefferson from Virginia Jefferson Randolph, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I want to see you very much I am reading a little book called Rosamond I have read seven books since december. The little geranium has grown a great deal I had a good deal to say to you the other morning but I have forgotten it Ben sends you a kiss. Cornelia is learning french. Sister Ellen sends her love to you and says she will write next post I am spelling two syllables and to be in four Ad...
6627From Thomas Jefferson to United States Congress, 23 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Governor and presiding judge of the territory of Michigan have made a report to me of the state of that territory. several matters in which being within the reach of the legislative authority only, I lay the report before Congress. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
6628To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bradley Varnum, 19 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Speaker of the H. of R. has this day been called on by a Member of the House for a Sight of the Letters of Mr. Armstrong & Champagna, laid before the House Yesterday, which were returned to Mr. Coles last Evening. If they can again be put into the Speakers hands they will be Returned when the House have done with them. MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
6629From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Lynch, 31 May 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Deliver to the order of Governor Nash for the use of the state of North Carolina two thousand weight of lead. RC ( Vi ). At foot of text: “Colo. Charles Lynch. Manager of the Virginia lead mines.” On verso: “2000.[ and in TJ’s hand: ] Govr. Nash.”
6630Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Cooper, 1 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
You will recollect that I formerly troubled you on the subject of a proper course to be established in a College of general science . such an establishment in my neighborhood (near Charlottesville ), then in contemplation only, has lately advanced so favorably as to get into a course of execution. the single county in which it is located has contributed 30,000.D. and we expect the rest of the...
6631From Thomas Jefferson to James Davidson, 30 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 22d. came to hand yesterday, being the only post since it’s date. I now return you mr Cathalan’s bill with an acceptance of yesterday’s date. altho’ I shall be at Washington before it becomes due, yet, for fear of accidents, as the bank, by virtue of my power of Attorney, will be in possession of funds for me on the 4th. I will ask the favor of you to discharge it at maturity...
6632Thomas Jefferson: List of Taxable property in Albemarle County, 1 Feb. 1823, 1 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
a list of taxable property in Albemarle county Feb. 1. 1823, for which the subscriber is responsible ? 2597. acres of land ? 56. slaves above 12. years of age 1. Landau horses and mules. MHi .
6633[To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 19 August 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Genoa, 19 Aug. 1780 . Mazzei’s “Representation,” written in 1784, states that he wrote in his dispatch No. 21, of this date, “that some money might be obtained there [Genoa] at 5 P. Cent. Interest, allowing three or four P. Cent for all charges, once for ever, which rendered the loan much cheaper to the borrower than one P. Cent Annually, as it had been offered for charges by Doctor...
6634To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Coffyn, 2 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Dunquerque, 2 May 1788 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 28 Apr. 1788. No ships being available for Le Havre, has sent the four boxes of plants overland “by the way of St. omer to the care of my friends Messrs. Broucq freres of that place,” recommending that they forward them immediately. Hopes they arrive safe; expenses too trifling to notice. RC ( MHi ); endorsed; in SJL Index TJ incorrectly...
6635From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 31 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The proceedings on my lottery are too far advanced to admit the practicability of any change whatever to be made on it. I have put the whole business in to the hands of my grandson who is now on his way to Baltimore and the Northern cities, and has already disposed of tickets probably in Richmond and on the road. I have meddled so little with it that I have not even asked from him any...
6636To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Constable, 24 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
If there is any tie by which nature has a claim on man I should be under the strogest obligations to you if you would come here in time for the first Court here as I am confin,d within the walls of a prison and expect the Council of Gen l Taylor. M r Tazewell. & Wirt. also M r Southall & Barbour for me your presence would have great weight. I have been in Business, Unfortunate
6637To Thomas Jefferson from John Peter Van Ness, 11 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Van Ness takes the liberty of submitting to the President’s perusal the enclosed Letters, & will call for them tomorrow morning.—Of Mr. Annin it may with truth be said that he is a man of great merit & reputation— DCHS .
6638To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 5 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
When I arrived at this place, on my way to Washington, I was informed you were still at Monticello—I now consider myself at your Service & shall be prepar’d to Receive & execute your orders on all occasions—permit me to wish you health & happiness— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 10 May and so recorded in SJL .
6639To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 14 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We herewith transmit a copy of a concurred resolution, which on the sixth of last month unanimously passed both branches of the Legislature of the State, we have the honor to represent. We are respectfully. Your Obt. Svts. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6640To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1796 (Madison Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his friendly respects to mr. Madison & asks the favor of him to procure a safe conveyance for the inclosed letter to Colo. Monroe, which is of great importance public & private, as covering papers of consequence. FC ( DLC : Jefferson Papers). Enclosed Jefferson to Monroe, 21 Mar. 1796 (printed in Ford, Writings of Jefferson Paul Leicester Ford, ed., The Writings of...
6641From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson [presents] his friendly the Secretary at War and sends him the Governors Page in his office. PrC ( DLC ); faint. Recorded in SJL with notation “lres from Govr Page & Saquiricia.” Enclosures: (1) John Page to TJ, 2 Mch. 1803 . (2) “Saquiricia” to TJ, 15 Feb. 1803 (recorded in SJL as received from Windsor, North Carolina, on 16 Mch. with notation “W,” but not found). (3) probably...
6642From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 22 January 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 11th. came to hand yesterday. We are all well here. Anne’s cold still continues, tho it gives no fever nor other inconvenience. Maria is also well notwithstanding a tumble thro’ the floor into the cellar, from which she escaped miraculously without hurt. You ask for news, yet I think it impossible but you must get it from Richmond before you could from hence. The last Northern...
6643To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Cooper, 1 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Croix, 1 May 1793 . He expresses thanks for the correspondence covering his consular commission for this island and promises at the earliest opportunity to attend to TJ’s general letter of instructions and communicate to him such information as may be required. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ); 1 p.; addressed: “Honble. Thomas Jefferson Esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 27 May 1793 and so recorded...
6644To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Girard, 31 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed to your address was forwarded to me by a friend residing in Leghorn; there is also on board of the Brig Bellair from that place a box Contg cordials which the Collector of the custom of this district promises that he will take charge of and Keep the Same at your disposal I am with Great Respect your obt Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6645To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed are sketches of the letters for the collectors of Norfolk, submitted to the President for his revision & correction. The President will also be pleased to say, at what time they should be sent. His obedt. sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6646From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 28 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:Jefferson presents his respects to the President and returns him the draught of the letter with proofs of his confidence in the indulgence of the President, having freely used the liberty he gave him in softening some expressions lest they should be too much felt by Mr. Morris. The changes are made with a pencil only, and can therefore be easily restored where disapproved. PrC ( DLC ).
6647[From Thomas Jefferson to Biron, 14 September 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 14 Sep. 1786 . Entry in SJL under this date reads: “Marechal de Biron. [No cop. < pris > kept].” Not found, but see Biron to TJ, 12 Sep. 1786 .]
6648To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 11 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I am duly favor’d with yours of the 7th, inclosing 500$ — and am as always Dear Sir Yr. Very humble Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
6649To Thomas Jefferson from Grand & Cie., 10 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 10 July 1788 . Acknowledge receipt from TJ of reimbursement of 2400,₶ advanced to Paradise on TJ’s order, by draft on Willink & Van Staphorst of 2 July 1788 for ƒ2291.13.8 Banco. RC ( DLC ); endorsed on recto by TJ: “Paradise John. Note of June 24. 1788. for 2400.₶” and, on verso, “Mr. Grand’s receipt for 2400.₶” This receipt is written on verso of Paradise’s acknowledgment, of which...
6650[From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 25? November 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg, 25? Nov. 1779 . JHD Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (cited by session and date of publication) , Oct. 1779, 1827 edn., p. 70 (25 Nov. 1779): “The Speaker laid before the House, two letters from the Governor, stating several matters for the consideration of the House, and enclosing several letters and papers on the subject thereof, which were...